Summer is here, and Lifeline has a full lineup of ways to engage, serve, and celebrate what God is doing on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children. In this episode, host Ken Norwood is joined by Lifeline President Herbie Newell, Ford Reasons, and Rob Ingram to walk through everything you need to know to make this the most meaningful summer yet.

They cover the China Reunion on June 27th in Birmingham, a celebration of the thousands of children placed in missional Christian homes since 1999; the Colombia Orphan Hosting program bringing 18 children to the Southeast starting June 29th; summer teen support groups for adoptees ages 12-16, including the online Anchor Group and an in-person therapy cohort; the 19 in 19 road trip, visiting all 19 Lifeline-licensed states in 19 days leading up to Giving Day on June 26th, with a goal of raising $700,000 in matched funds; the Run for One 5K on August 29th at Veterans Park in Birmingham (and Run Where You Are for supporters across the country); and how to join Lifeline Frontline, the on-ramp for volunteers, givers, and advocates.

Whether you're an adoptive family, a church partner, a supporter, or simply someone who wants to engage this summer, this episode is your guide.
Register for the China Reunion, Colombia Hosting, and Run for One at lifelinechild.org.

Follow the 19 in 19 road trip and give at www.19in19.org.

Join Lifeline Frontline at lifelinechild.org/serve.

Chapters:
0:00 — Introduction & Welcome
0:38 — China Adoption Reunion (June 27, Birmingham)
3:00 — Colombia Orphan Hosting (June 29)
5:07 — Teen Summer Support Groups (Anchor Group & In-Person Cohort)
7:26 — Run for One 5K (August 29, Veterans Park)
9:44 — 19 in 19 Road Trip & Giving Day (June 7–26)
12:00 — Fundraising Goal & Matching Gifts
14:17 — Closing Reflection with Herbie Newell